ragged robin

/ˌrægəd ˌrɑbən/
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Other forms: ragged robins

Definitions of ragged robin
  1. noun
    common perennial native to Europe and western Asia having usually pink flowers with ragged petals
    synonyms: Lychins floscuculi, Lychnis flos-cuculi, cuckoo flower
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    type of:
    catchfly, lychnis
    mostly perennial herbs with sticky stems that catch insects; widespread in north temperate zone
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